Jingju Temple, Buddhist temple in Qingyuan District, China
Jingju Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in Qingyuan featuring traditional Chinese architecture organized along a central axis. The complex includes several halls such as the gate structure, the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, and the Pilu Hall.
The temple was established in 705 as Anyin Temple during the Tang Dynasty and received its current name in 1104 when Emperor Huizong renamed it during the Song Dynasty. This renaming marked a significant shift in the site's religious focus and importance.
The temple serves as a significant center for Buddhist worship in the region and draws visitors interested in observing local religious traditions. The site functions as a community space where daily prayers and ceremonies bring people together.
Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking through the complex with varying ground conditions. Visit in the morning when fewer people are present and the halls are less crowded.
The complex houses a five-story granite pagoda from the Tang Dynasty with intricate carvings on each level. This Pagoda of the Seventh Patriarch is often overlooked by visitors but reveals the skilled craftsmanship of that period.
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